Here are some crafty ideas for using pinecones in your Christmas decorating. All of these are from http://www.marthastewart.com. There are instructions for making them if you're that crafty kind of person.

Norway Spruce Pine Cone Wreath

Pinecone Penguins

Love these little penguins!

Pinecone Turkey

This is used as a place-card companion.

Pinecone Mouse

So cute and so clever!

Pinecone Cardinal

Love these!

Gilded Pinecones

Bleached Pinecones Basket

These are just a few ideas and there are more on her website, picture frames, place-cards, rosette garlands, etc. Wonderful ideas from Martha.